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Obama cautions against using force to solve crises
Associated Press ^ | Aug 29, 2014 3:31 AM EDT | Julie Pace

Posted on 08/29/2014 2:00:22 AM PDT by Olog-hai

Faced with deepening crises in the Middle East and Ukraine, President Barack Obama is putting the brakes on the notion that American military power can solve either conflict.

While that stance is in keeping with Obama’s long-standing aversion to military entanglements, it comes at a time when the effectiveness of his preferred options is being challenged and there are indications that some in the administration are ready to take more robust actions. […]

During a news conference at the White House, Obama warned that Russia likely will face more Western penalties because of its continued provocations. But he offered no indication that he was considering anything outside the realm of sanctions and explicitly ruled out the prospect of U.S. military intervention. “We are not taking military action to solve the Ukrainian problem,” Obama said. …

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: crimea; globalagenda; isis; obama; rop; ukraine; weakdiplomacy; weakpresident
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He should take out that Nobel Peace Prize and see if it can do anything magical.
1 posted on 08/29/2014 2:00:22 AM PDT by Olog-hai
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and that’s why we have so many of them. HEY! DIPSTICK!!! THERE’S GENOCIDE ABOUT. ETHNIC CLEANSING TO BEAT THE BAND. IT IS ALL ON YOU NOW.


2 posted on 08/29/2014 2:03:36 AM PDT by NonValueAdded ("Kerry, as Obama's plenipotentiary, is a paradox - the physical presence of a geopolitical absence")
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If Obama is serious about stopping Putin, he needs to call him a “racist.”
3 posted on 08/29/2014 2:05:17 AM PDT by Cowboy Bob (They are called "Liberals" because the word "parasite" was already taken.)
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Congratulations, Obama. You said you were going to change America and you have...into a weak, stupid coward like yourself.
4 posted on 08/29/2014 2:09:27 AM PDT by fatnotlazy
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"He should take out that Nobel Peace Prize and see if it can do anything magical."

He's probably [bleeped] himself with it.

5 posted on 08/29/2014 2:16:29 AM PDT by fieldmarshaldj (Resist We Much)
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To: Olog-hai

Sometimes, the hammer is the right tool to grab.


6 posted on 08/29/2014 2:16:46 AM PDT by RC one (Militarized law enforcement is just a nice way of saying martial law enforcement.)
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Hey, give credit where credit is due... He couldn’t have done it without McCain and Willard.


7 posted on 08/29/2014 2:17:28 AM PDT by fieldmarshaldj (Resist We Much)
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Congratulations, Obama. You said you were going to change America and you have...into a weak, stupid coward like yourself.

Roger that. He just doesn't get it does he? He NEVER will.

8 posted on 08/29/2014 2:18:18 AM PDT by Mark17 (Obama & Nero? Both Emperors. The difference is Nero played a fiddle, while Obama plays a "flute")
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To: Cowboy Bob

Janeane Garofalo should have been first to do that to Putin; after all, she had no problem accusing the Tea Party of that (falsely).


9 posted on 08/29/2014 2:18:58 AM PDT by Olog-hai
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To: fieldmarshaldj

He could have, probably; after all, their help was willing help and not in spite of themselves.


10 posted on 08/29/2014 2:21:28 AM PDT by Olog-hai
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King Putt has no putter and no balls


11 posted on 08/29/2014 2:22:25 AM PDT by ImNotLying
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This congress supports him in almost all his endeavors - zero, true opposition.


12 posted on 08/29/2014 2:23:28 AM PDT by jacknhoo (Luke 12:51. Think ye, that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, no; but separation.)
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Sometimes the most effective and only ethical solution to a crisis IS direct military action. E.g. ISIS comes to mind.


13 posted on 08/29/2014 2:23:40 AM PDT by Cvengr (Adversity in life and death is inevitable. Thru faith in Christ, stress is optional.)
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Fore!


14 posted on 08/29/2014 2:32:10 AM PDT by Veggie Todd (The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. TJ)
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We just need to use a little patience and reason with people who saw off heads with knives. /s


15 posted on 08/29/2014 2:33:01 AM PDT by Flag_This (You can't spell "treason" without the "O".)
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The surge won the peace and Obama’s stupid liberalism turned that into a bloodbath with no end in sight.

Okay, we get it, your a stupid coward.... Now go fund raise on that Barry.


16 posted on 08/29/2014 2:35:22 AM PDT by Bullish (You ever notice that liberalism really just amounts to anti-morality?)
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17 posted on 08/29/2014 2:36:14 AM PDT by Dallas59
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We must attempt to truly understand why decapitators decapitate. If we just tried reasoning, compassion and a time-out or two for reflection they may use sharper blades in the future.


18 posted on 08/29/2014 2:38:06 AM PDT by whatshotandwhatsnot (Islam Wants You Dead!)
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It’s a political position he is taking....

He can’t demoralize his anti-american, anti-military moonbat base before the 2014 election by actually using the worlds best military to stop christian genocide and tyrants....

If obama were actually king....he would have his bloody hands all over the world to force his vision upon it....

All megalomaniacs do.....


19 posted on 08/29/2014 2:38:23 AM PDT by Popman (Jesus Christ Alone: My Cornerstone...)
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He couldn’t have done it without McCain and Willard.

And a feckless, dumb ass rino party. Thanks alot Michael Steele and Rience Preibus.

20 posted on 08/29/2014 2:39:48 AM PDT by Bullish (You ever notice that liberalism really just amounts to anti-morality?)
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